About the Role
The Department of Education is seeking an experienced Chief Director: HR Management to be based at its Head Office in Mbombela. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing human resource management and development services within the department. As the Chief Director, your efforts will directly impact the lives of educators and learners across the region, ensuring that the education system operates smoothly and effectively. This position not only involves strategic oversight but also the nurturing and empowerment of staff, fostering a culture of efficiency and quality that resonates throughout the public service.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring compliance with national and provincial policies, ultimately contributing to the strategic direction of the Department of Education. By managing critical aspects of human resources, including labour relations and performance management, you will help to create a supportive and progressive work environment. Your leadership will be instrumental in building strong relationships with key stakeholders and clients, including organized labour, and will be vital in driving improvements in service delivery across the education sector.
About the Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to providing quality education and support to educators and learners across South Africa. Its mandate is to ensure that educational institutions are equipped with the necessary resources, policies, and frameworks to foster an environment of learning and growth. Working within this department means being part of a mission that is not only about managing human resources but also about shaping the future of education in the country. Your contributions will have a lasting impact on the community and the nation at large.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement human resource management policies and systems.
- Oversee HR planning, provisioning, and performance management.
- Manage labour relations and address issues of incapacity and misconduct.
- Ensure compliance with national and provincial HR and IT policy frameworks.
- Promote operational efficiency and effectiveness within the department.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and clients.
- Empower staff through coaching, development, and skills transfer.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the Department of Education.
What You’ll Need
- A recognized Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in a relevant field.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level.
- Strong knowledge of public service legislation and HR policies.
- Proven experience in human resource management and labour relations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 5 years experience at senior managerial level.Proven outstanding managerial and service delivery competency.
In depth knowledge and understanding of the relevant policy frameworks including the Public Service Act and Regulations, the national and provincial HR and IT policy frameworks, PFMA and Financial Regulations, as well as the legislation and policies governing the provisioning, employment and conditions of service of educators.
Extensive and credible experience in the application of systems, processes, procedures and best practices in the areas of human resource management and labour relations.
Proven communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
Sound analytical and problem solving skills.
Planning, organising and project management skills.
Excellent leadership and managerial skills.
Ability to develop logical frameworks and other models.
Ability to develop and adhere to work schedules and to work under pressure.
Developed computer literacy.
Willingness to travel and work beyond normal working hours.
Valid driver's license.
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected 168 to a relevant technical exercise.
Please note: With effect from 1 April 2020, an individual may only qualify for appointment at SMS level provided that said official has successfully completed a Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme and that he/she can produce the required Pre-entry Certificate as issued by the National School of Governance (NSG) on her/his own cost.
For further information related to the on-line course, interested officials are advised to contact nyukela@thensg.
gov.
za.
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
Job Duties
Ensure the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, assessment and co-ordination of policy and systems for the rendering of human resource management-, labour relations as well as human resource development services.Manage HR planning and -provisioning, remuneration and - performance matters.
Manage labour relations, as well as matters related to incapacity, inefficiency and misconduct.
Manage the rendering of human resource development services.
Ensure compliance, implementation and maintenance of national and provincial policy frameworks in the responsible areas of activity.
Ensure mission effectiveness and operational efficiency through effective and efficient resources management, including the human resources, finance, equipment and systems of the component.
Contribute to the strategic direction of the Department.
Pro-actively build sound relationships with key stakeholders and clients, including organised labour.
Empower staff within the component through coaching, development and skills transfer.
The appointee will be a member of the management echelon of the Department of Education, and will be expected to contribute at that level.
Promote a culture of efficiency and quality.
